Opinion — 16.05.22 How many people who stammer experience suicidal thoughts? Working on a suicide helpline has led Bill to wonder how prevalent the issue is within the stammering community. Here he explores the pressures that people who stammer can face.
Opinion — 09.05.22 Say no to fluentism After a lifetime feeling ashamed of his stammer, Tim says a revolution is needed if we want things to change.
My Story — 27.04.22 Taking the plunge into therapy Saadhika tells us how psychological approaches to therapy helped her to deal with a difficult time in her life.
Opinion — 19.04.22 What not to do when someone stammers Saying and doing certain things when someone stammers, however well meant, can be unhelpful, says Amelia. Read her list of the least helpful things, as well as a few positive alternatives.
Opinion — 14.04.22 A View to a Stammer: An idea for local groups Paul, from the Birmingham Stammering Support Group, tells us his idea for getting people talking at local groups.
Opinion — 22.03.22 Getting rid of "Did I stutter?" James, our regular contributor from the USA, gives an impassioned argument against the popular phrase.
Opinion — 08.03.22 In celebration of women who stammer To mark International Women's Day, Sophie writes about the pressures she feels as a woman who stammers, and celebrates the strength and achievements of other women in the stammering community.
Opinion — 24.11.21 Stammering in my medical records James, our regular Your Voice contributor from the U.S., tells us how a routine visit to his doctors made him think about how much medical professionals know about stammering, why it's important and how it could be improved.
Opinion — 17.11.21 Can therapists promote stammering acceptance while also providing therapy? Stephanie Burgess defends the role of the speech & language therapist, which has in recent years come under fire.